We’re just a week away from ringing in 2016, and whoa! What a year it has been!

Oof, I hate it when people say that. Every year bloggers, bosses, your mother, they always seem to think the past 12 months have been unlike any other.

But seriously, when I sat down to write this post, and took a look back at everything that’s happened here at Rock Creek Runner, it really has been one hell of a year.

On a personal note, I’ve had the privilege of sharing many beautiful experiences, with wonderful people, on breathtaking routes and courses. In case you missed them, are a few highlights through pictures:

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But aside from my own experiences, it’s also been the best year yet here at Rock Creek Runner:

So far in 2015, I’ve posted 62 blog posts, all in an effort to help you run smarter.

I hired Alex Bea to redesign the site, so you would have a better reading experience.

I’ve directly helped dozens of runners train for and run trail races across the globe through coaching.

And most importantly, I’ve heard from more of you than ever before about your amazing running goals and successes. That, by far, has been the most exciting part of the year. Thank you for sharing.

And you know what? I’ve got even higher hopes for 2016.

More planning and preparations have already gone in to 2016 than any year before — Season 2 of Trail Talk is set to launch in January, new courses and resources are already in development, and I’ll be partnering up with other runners, coaches, and bloggers for all kinds of exciting new content. And of course, the vast majority always remain free for you.

A few official announcements will drop next week, so you’ll have to demonstrate a little patience until then.

Today I thought it’d be fun to stick to the past and present, and look back at your favorite posts and episodes (as determined by pageviews and listens). Just for kicks, I’ll also share a few favorites of my own from other sites.

Thanks for such an amazing year, and I hope you enjoy this little flash back at some of the highlights from 2015:

Author Doug Hay is the founder of Rock Creek Runner, host of the Trail Talk podcast, and fanatical about everything trail running -- beards, plaid shirts, bruised toenails, and all. He and his wife live and run in beautiful Black Mountain, NC.

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